[1] Born in Mondovì, the daughter of a photographer for the House of Savoy, at a young age, Bonansea moved to Rome with her family where she would become a child actress as well as a voice dubber.

[2] In 1934, she made her debut appearance in the film The Blind Woman of Sorrento.

starring Totò, Bonansea made her character very similar to Temple's likeness.

[3] Other than Shirley Temple, Bonansea has dubbed other actresses such as Judy Garland, Anne Francis, Linda Hunt, June Allyson, Jean Simmons, Jane Powell, Betty White and Marilyn Monroe.

In 2009, Bonansea retired from voice acting effectively ending her 77 year long career.